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Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 lb hot spanish chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4 inch dice (or Italian soppresata, 3/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 4 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed

Method

  • Cook garlic and chorizo/soppresata in oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until garlic is light brown.
  • Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer, breaking up all large pieces.
  • Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until sauce is thickened -- about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in clams and cook covered over moderately high heat, stirring once, until clams open (9-12 minutes)
  • Discard any clams that have not opened after 12 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.